Level 3
1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys
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This qualification has been extended until April 2025
This qualification has been extended to allow further review and development of a replacement suite of qualifications.
Codes
- Qualification number
- 601/5037/3
- SFA/LAD funding code
- 601/5037/3
Learners
- Required age
- 16 +
Learning hours
- Guided learning hours
- 20
- Total qualification hours
- 35
Key dates
- Operational start date
- 22/10/2014
- Qualification review date
- 31/08/2025
- Certification end date
- 31/08/2028
Overview
The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys is ideal for learners who aspire to work with horses.
It’s also relevant for learners who already work with horses and are interested in further growing their skills to enable them to transport horses on short journeys.
They will gain the skills and knowledge that they need to transport horses safely and legally on journeys over 40 miles but taking less than 8 hours.
This qualification is supported by the BHA as the trade association and employers for Horseracing in the UK.
Qualification Progression
Learners could progress onto additional CPD opportunities offered through industry specific organisations.
Successful learners will be able to progress to Attendant / Driver roles for short journeys.
Level 3
1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys
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